Manure Incorporation and Crop Residue Cover — Part I: Reduction of Cover

Authors

David P. Shelton, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Date of this Version

1-2012

Document Type

Article

Citation

NebGuide G1563 (Revised January 2012)

Comments

© 2005-2012, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska

Abstract

How residue cover is reduced by soil-engaging components typically used with tank spreaders and towed hose systems to apply liquid or slurry manure.

Manure incorporation represents a compromise between best management practices for soil erosion control and manure management. Manure should be incorporated into the soil for odor control, increased availability of nutrients, and control of potential manure runoff; however, disturbing the soil and crop residue may increase soil erosion and water runoff. This NebGuide summarizes the results of a field study to determine the influences on crop residue cover of common equipment used to simultaneously apply and incorporate manure.